There is no other organ quite like the uterus. If men had such an organ they would brag about it. So should we.

The remark uses a pointed gender reversal to expose how social norms shape bodily pride: traits associated with masculinity are often celebrated, while female reproductive organs are frequently stigmatized or discussed only in medical or euphemistic terms. By calling the uterus unique and suggesting men would “brag” if they had one, Gaskin argues that women’s reproductive capacity is not a weakness or a source of embarrassment but an extraordinary biological power. The final sentence—“So should we”—turns the observation into a call for self-respect and collective revaluation, aligning bodily knowledge and pride with autonomy in pregnancy, birth, and healthcare decisions.